Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 2019
• Invested on: November 21, 2019

Peter Suedfeld, O.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Peter SuedfeldÆs groundbreaking research expands our notions of resilience and transcends academic fields. Professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia and a prolific writer, he is internationally acclaimed for documenting previously ignored positive psychological and physical effects of extreme and challenging environments. His work has taken a critical look at the impacts on humans experiencing polar isolation, space exploration, sensory deprivation, decision making during international crises, and such traumatic experiences as genocide. He is highly regarded both as a mentor and active member of his community.